Jane Ellen Smith

Sturtevant – Jane Ellen Smith, 62, entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 24, 2007. She was born in Clovis, New Mexico on June 3, 1945, daughter of the late Fred and Irma (nee: Claus) Townson. She was a 1963 graduate of Clovis high school. On May 30, 1965 in Clovis, she was united in holy matrimony to William F. Smith. Jane was employed for 17 years at Aerial Beauty Supply in Racine, and was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Sturtevant. She was a loving partner, mother, and devoted grandmother. She is survived by her husband, William F. Smith; children, Tim Smith, and Paula Buhler; grandchildren, Zac, Hannah, and Sydney; brothers, James (Frances) Townson of Melrose, New Mexico, and Fred Townson of San Francisco, California; sisters, Carolyn Leinberger of Clovis, New Mexico, and Gail Hampton of Houston, Texas; mother-in-law, Frieda Smith; brother-in-law, Fred Daake of Linn Creek, Missouri; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was also preceded by her sister, Linda Daake. Memorial services for Jane will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 8500 Durand Avenue, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2007 with Rev. Jeffrey Mortenson officiating. Visitation will begin in the church at 1:00 pm. Our family would like to thank the nursing staff at All Saints Hospital, Wheaton-Franciscan Hospice, and Ridgewood Care Center for their excellent and compassionate care.